A View on Concrete Commitment in Urban Policy
Professor William Alonso challenged the idea of a national urban policy for the United States and its relevance to Australia. He argued the US has no single policy, only programs, and stressed that planning must be flexible, with general guidelines and concrete commitments. He listed goals like economic growth, equity, environmental criteria, and quality of life, noting long term social learning as a feature of urban planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alonso
United States
Alonso
University of California At Berkeley
Harvard College
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard University
Center For Urban Studies
University of Californias Center For Planning and Development Research
National Academy of Science
Department of Houasiag and Urban Development
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Canberra
The
Cities Commission
Spain
Gane Gang
Dutch couple hitchhikes across world on long road trip
Joop Wouters aged 43 and Tones 59 arrived in Canberra after global travels totaling about 100000 miles. Dutch born, they migrated to the United States in 1954 and later retired to travel by any means, living a life on the road with little more than two sacks and postcards. They praised their adopted Australia and recalled travels from Sydney to Mount Isa and Tasmania, observing a world beyond tourist brochures.
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Joop Wouters
Holland
America
Wander Bug
Australia
Sydney
Mount Isa
Alice Springs
Adelaide
Tasmania
Toveen
Ter
Winged Worriers in Bogong Moths Defense Mystery
A fragmentary note suggests a defense angle around Bogong moths and a so called defences by a large moth population. The garbled text hints at a mythical or cryptic report about millions of creatures clustering and affecting local conditions.
Whither Goest Thou Aids Hotel Averages Document
A fragment from a 32 page submission by an association for Parliament travel reflects on city hotel and motel averages. The text hints at a bar chart style inquiry into imports exports or socio economic data but remains unclear in detail.
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Canberra
Anstthon Haci Travel Association
Parliaanng
National Anthem Poll Open to Choose New Song
A nationwide poll announced by the Government will run in February to select a national anthem from three options: Advance Australia Fair, Song of Australia, and Waltzing Matilda. A pilot test runs in November to refine the process before final government decision.
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National Anthem Committee
Advance Australia Fair
Song of Australia
Lenihan to head Commonwealth Teaching Service
CTS head Mr C J Lenihan age 52 has been appointed commissioner of the Commonwealth Teaching Service. He will succeed acting commissioner Mr W J Weeden on December 1.
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C. J. Lenihan
Department of Educaton
Commonwealth Teaching Service
W. J. Weeden
Police arrest 77 in Rocks protest in Sydney
In Sydney's historic Rocks district police arrested 77 demonstrators after clashes with more than 100 marchers from BLF and resident groups. Protest targeted demolition sites under the Rocks redevelopment plan and non union labor use, ending with barricades torn down around 7 30 pm and several arrests.
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Sydney
Istoric Rocks
Builders’ Labourers Federation
Resident Action Groups
Rocks
BLF
Sam
Joe Owens
Australian union branch to be dissolved next Tuesday
The Federal management committee of the Australian Building and Construction Workers Union and Builders Labourers Federation plans to dissolve the NSW branch next Tuesday over disputes on environmental policies. The move follows a Rocks demonstration and a standoff with NSW officials led by secretary elect Joe Owens. a takeover by the federal committee is expected if the dissolution proceeds.
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Nsw
the Rocks
Master Builders Association of Nsw
Incom
300 Enrolled in Swim Classes Amid Broad Outreach
More than 300 children are enrolled in swim classes as the program expands. Over 30 instructors have volunteered to assist with teaching and supervision, enhancing coverage and safety across sessions.
Higher rents delayed for ACT housing
The ACT Minister for the Capital Territory Mr Bryant announced rents for government housing will not rise next Thursday but will increase as soon as possible. He said he accepted part of the Advisory Council resolution delaying any increase for at least one council month while awaiting its views on a proposed rent formula. The department will proceed with adjustments promptly.
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Capital Territory
Mr Bryant
Bryant
ACT Advisory Council
Department
The
Scrutiny of health scheme by Parliamentary Labor Party
The Parliamentary Labor Party will conduct final scrutiny of the Government health insurance scheme on November 5. Minister for Social Security Hayden called a special Caucus meeting to review a White Paper outlining the plan. The White Paper will shape final proposals before legislation, with computer tenders issued to run the scheme ahead of a July 1 start date next year. The Opposition is expected to block passage in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Hayden
Senate
Derwent Street House Fire Damages Property
A fire on Derwent Street caused damage to a house and a car. Estimated losses reach about 1200 dollars. Fire crews responded promptly and extinguished the blaze with limited further spread.
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Ee Teer
Derwent Street
Hospital Employees Federation official admits $2,000 restaurant spend
In Commonwealth Industrial Court Keith Leo Mitchell admitted union leaders used about $2,000 at the Latin Restaurant Carlton over more than two years. The case seeks to recover payments said to be contrary to union rules. The May 4 1970 finance meeting authorised use of the restaurant for necessary expenses.
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Melbourne
Hospital Employees' Federation Now
Keith Leo Mitchell
Commonwealth Industrial Court
Carlton
Donald Victor Joiner
Mitchell
Brian William Mc
McLure
Southern Memorial Hospital
Caulfield
J. E. Bland
Mrr Mitchell
Dt Lcant
John Spicer
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Jakarta
Sap-Reuter
Adam Malik
New Zealand
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Queanbeyan
Stephen Street
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Playfair Street
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Argyll
Playfair
ALF
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Philip Pecl
Phillip Peal
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